Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income [Abstract]    
Net income (loss) $ (9.5) $ (87.7)
Benefit plan adjustments:    
Benefit plan experience gains (losses) 14.2 10.5
Benefit plan prior service (costs) credits (3.0) (0.4)
Total benefit plan adjustments 11.2 10.1
Foreign currency translation adjustments (50.4) (4.2)
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges 0 0.6
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax (39.2) 6.5
Provision (benefit) for income taxes 4.0 3.7
Other comprehensive income (loss) (43.2) 2.8
Comprehensive income (loss) (52.7) (84.9)
Less comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests (7.9) (29.9)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Brink's $ (44.8) $ (55.0)